To caterwaul is to make a very loud and unpleasant sound. Caterwaul can also mean “to protest or complain noisily.” The woods were quiet until the sound of a chainsaw caterwauling in the distance broke the calm. They continue to Read More …
To caterwaul is to make a very loud and unpleasant sound. Caterwaul can also mean “to protest or complain noisily.” The woods were quiet until the sound of a chainsaw caterwauling in the distance broke the calm. They continue to Read More …
Voracious describes someone who has a huge appetite. It can also be used figuratively to mean “excessively eager,” as in “a voracious reader.” It seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day. She has her Read More …
1 : of something solid : to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid (no object) Sugar/salt dissolves in water. (+ object) Dissolve the tablet in water. 2 : (+ object) formal : to officially end (something, Read More …
Someone described as haggard appears tired or thin especially as if because of hunger, worry, or pain. Haggard can also describe someone who looks wild or otherwise disheveled. After a disastrous rafting trip, Robin emerged from the woods looking haggard Read More …
formal + literary showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity a long, languid sigh They proceeded at a languid pace. It was a hot, languid summer day. — languidly adverb He was leaning languidly against the wall. The Read More …
1 (count) : a set of ideas or opinions about beauty or art — usually singular The design of the building reflects a modern/traditional/old-fashioned aesthetic. 2 a aesthetics (noncount) : the study of beauty especially in art and literature Aesthetics Read More …